Communication and Media

The Communication and Media degree prepares students to become effective, ethical communicators in a variety of contexts. We offer three specializations: communication studies, journalism, and strategic communication. All students must choose a specialization, but with the flexibility built into the curriculum, they may also double- or triple-specialize, provided they have room in their educational plan to do so.

This major will prepare students for a diverse range of careers, including journalism, corporate communication, non-profit advocacy, and public relations. Drawing on a combination of praxis and theory, courses are designed to teach students about the role of communication in society and provide them with experience in developing their oral, written, visual, and digital communication skills. Internships are a key part of our students’ education. Students intern at PR agencies, news outlets, arts organizations, non-profits and other organizations across Seattle.

Go behind the scenes and meet the Spectator staff for 2017-18 school year!

Special Interest

How business leaders can stand in support of the #MeToo movement Instructor Ruchika Tulshyan just had an article published on CNBC. Click here to view.

Seattle University's social justice mission is up close and personal for Areesa Somani, class of 2017. As a Muslim-American, Somani chose to research hate speech for her Strategic Communications class project. Her activism and passion forservice landed her an internship at President Obama's White House. Read more.

The Communication Department’s Sharon James Lecture Event“Competing Newspaper Agendas: What Are Zimbabweans Thinking About?”By Dr. Rick MalleusWednesday, April 5th, 2017, 6-8pm in Casey CommonsRefreshments will be served! Download the flyer.

On a trip to New York City during his junior year at Seattle U, Nick McCarvel '08 walked into the office of Tennis Magazine and asked about an internship. Eight years after graduating with a degree in journalism, McCarvel covers major sporting events of all types every continent. Read the article here.

Communication Professor Sonora Jha, PhD, published "On Spine and Crown" in Seattle, City of Literature (2015, Sasquatch Books). The anthology of Seattle writers is a collection of essays, history, and personal stories that pay tribute to Seattle’s literary heritage. More here.